Tomorrow (October 25) brings this month's best viewing of celestial objects in this month's night sky. The new moon arrives - which means that dark, dark skies are on tap.
One of my peninsula pals turned me on to this phenomenon earlier this year when she spotted a string of trailing lights moving across the sky like a miniature train.
She thought they were UFOs.
They were Elon Musk's SpaceX Starlink satellites circumnavigating the earth.
They're actually a pretty big deal here on the peninsula. What with the crappy broadband service north of Sturgeon Bay, Starlink has become a viable (albeit expensive) option for those who require an upgrade to their snail-pace internet experience. Don't get me started on the public utility benefits of high speed internet access for business and schools. I digress.
If you are desirous of a unique stargazing experience you might want to check-into FindStarLink.com to ascertain when they'll be passing overhead.
Not as cool as the ISS - but cool enough.
Pro Tip: Set aside a half-hour to go outside and sit in a comfortable chair. Fix yourself a hot cuppa cocoa or a glass of your favorite red wine. Leave your phone in the house. Go outside and reflect on the beauty of the heavens. Repeat, leave your damn phone in the house!
Fingers-crossed for cold, clear night skies....
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